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Phil Emery

A young man from Chicago who becomes a friend of Dirk's.

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Also known as Phillip Emery, Phillip

First appearance: ix

See Phil Emery in ixBook page

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DDDirk DeJongPAPaulinePDPervus DeJongTATheodore A. St…MEMrs. EmeryPEPhil Emery

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  • Chicago Elite Circle
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See Phil Emery in ix